Veuve Clicquot Sun Holder by Yinka Ilori Limited Edition

Not every champagne accessory gets debuted at Milan Design Week. The Sun Holder did.

Veuve Clicquot partnered with British-Nigerian artist and designer Yinka Ilori — widely known as the "Architect of Joy" — to create the Chasing the Sun collection, a limited-edition series of objects that reimagines the rituals around champagne through bold, optimistic design. The Sun Holder is the centerpiece of that collection.

Its form is drawn from the calabash — a gourd revered across West African cultures as a symbol of nourishment, sharing, and community. Here, that shape is reinterpreted as a contemporary champagne holder, crafted from upcycled materials using innovative 3D knitting technology and covered in Ilori's signature hands-embracing-the-sun pattern. The result is something that sits at the intersection of functional design and art object — equally at home chilling a bottle of Yellow Label at a summer party as it is displayed on a shelf afterward.

Practically speaking, it keeps your bottle at the ideal temperature for up to 90 minutes and is designed to carry it on the go — making it as useful at a picnic or rooftop as it is at a dinner table. But the story behind it is what makes it a gift worth giving.

Veuve Clicquot has carried the color of the sun on its label since 1877. This collection is a celebration of that legacy — and an invitation to slow down, share a glass, and remember what brings you joy. Limited edition. Once it's gone, it's gone.

Product Details

• Collection: Chasing the Sun by Yinka Ilori x Veuve Clicquot
• Designer: Yinka Ilori (British-Nigerian, debuted Milan Design Week 2026)
• Material: Upcycled materials, 3D knitting technology
• Function: Keeps bottle at ideal temperature up to 90 minutes
• Design motif: Hands embracing the sun, inspired by the calabash
• Fits: Standard 750ml champagne bottle
• Availability: Limited edition
• Pairs with: Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut, Rosé NV

FAQ

What is the Veuve Clicquot Sun Holder? The Sun Holder is a limited-edition champagne carrier designed by British-Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori as part of the Chasing the Sun collaboration with Veuve Clicquot. It reimagines the classic champagne bucket in a portable, contemporary form inspired by the calabash — a gourd widely used across West African cultures as a symbol of sharing and community.

How long does it keep champagne cold? The Sun Holder is designed to maintain your bottle at the ideal serving temperature for up to 90 minutes — long enough for a picnic, rooftop, or dinner party without needing a traditional ice bucket.

Who is Yinka Ilori? Yinka Ilori is a British-Nigerian multidisciplinary artist and designer known for bold, color-saturated work that celebrates joy, optimism, and human connection. He's collaborated with brands including The North Face and Courvoisier, designed the Man of the Match trophies for the Africa Cup of Nations, and founded the Yinka Ilori Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to creativity. He's widely referred to as the "Architect of Joy."

Is the Sun Holder a good gift? It's one of the strongest gift options we carry. It comes with a story, a designer name, a limited-edition status, and Veuve Clicquot's 300-year brand behind it — before the champagne even enters the picture. Pair it with a bottle of Yellow Label for a complete gift that needs no explanation.

What champagne bottles fit in the Sun Holder? It's designed to fit a standard 750ml champagne bottle. Veuve Clicquot made it specifically to complement the Yellow Label Brut and Rosé NV, but it will work with any standard-size bottle.